A proof of concept is not the same as an MVP. Vince Baskerville breaks down the “Lean Startup” methodology in practical terms for software entrepreneurs.
Building a successful business doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money. Here are 10 ways to build the business of your dreams, for less!
The founders of Modcloth, Hootsuite, IWearYourShirt.com, Grasshopper and over 2 dozen other top startups share their best business advice in this incredible Lemon.ly slideshow.
Entrepreneurship isn’t a traditional career, and you’ll have to learn a lot of lessons on your own. Here are the three biggest things I wish I knew before I started my business.
The difference between building a small business and founding a startup is not about money, or growth, or technology. It’s about vision. What’s yours?
When Nicole Smartt decided to ditch her 9-to-5 to become an entrepreneur, it was a risky (but rewarding) proposition — and these character traits saw her through the challenges.
Other than their ever-on smartphones, which gadgets, tools and software help make these 16 entrepreneurs tick?
So many of us fantasize about what our dream job or company would look like, but fail to realize what we really want. Here are 3 questions to help.
Email marketing campaigns suffer from a lot of sins: confusing subject lines, cluttered layouts and entreaties to buy. Here are a dozen ways to improve your campaign — and see better results.
Startup founders and business owners get so overwhelmed by their “wants” list that they fail to take the time to really vet their developers — and their developer’s ideas — for their online presence.
Taxes: the bane of every startup’s existence, to be sure. But by being proactive, you can plan for your financial obligations and avoid headaches with the IRS down the line — here’s how.
Entrepreneurship is a step-by-step process, and you have to crawl before you can walk. Liam Martin shares 3 of his favorite pearls of wisdom, which have helped him grow Staff.com since its inception.
Finding a technical co-founder isn’t about “finding a coder” to do your bidding — it’s about building a network, and a viable product, and recruiting a dedicated team to work with you as partners and mentors.
Think you need to write a business plan before you start up? Or that you should keep your big idea secret? Think again! Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Fleiss debunks the myths.
When you start a business, there’s no shortage of people offering you advice. Disqus founder Daniel Ha has found that the best advice combines experience and perspective.
Author Travis Steffen outlines a simple, five-step strategy for mapping out a successful client or investor meeting — one even first-time entrepreneurs can handle.
As soon as you start a business, expect to hear well-meaning advice — a lot of it. Charlie Gilkey shares the wisdom that’s actually worked.
Starting a new business is scary compared to, say, working a desk job. But you’re not alone — and embracing your new normal is the first step.
Contrary to popular belief, starting a business doesn’t require a detailed business plan — or a generous venture capitalist. Indiegogo’s Slava Rubin sets the record straight.
Your personal network can be a great source of leads — provided your friends understand your business and its customers.
